P1 WiMAX now in Johor Bahru
P1 Wimax is now available in Johor Bahru. However, not all area covered. At the moment this post was written, only certain areas like Johor Bahru town, Taman Sentosa JB and Taman Suria JB. For details, please refer to P1’s coverage page.
Visit their roadshows :
Giant Suria
4th Nov 2008 - 3rd Dec 2008 (10.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.)
Johor Bahru City Square
28th Nov 2008 - 8th Dec 2008 (10.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.)
Press Release
P1 W1MAX IS NOW AVAILABLE IN JOHOR BHARU - JOHOR THE FIRST STATE OUT OF KLANG VALLEY TO ENJOY P1 W1MAX
Friday 28/11/2008
Michael Lai and Noora Mat Riffin Associate Director of Product Strategies & Development
Johor Bahru, 28 November 2008 – Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (P1), The First Malaysian WiMAX Converged Telco And Subsidiary Of Green Packet Berhad, Has Made Its P1 W1MAX Services Available In Johor, The First State Out Of Klang Valley To Enjoy Such Services.
This follows on its successful launch in Kuala Lumpur during August, and the announcement of P1 being a leading WiMAX provider for the Wireless@Penang initiative in September. Wireless Internet surfing via WiMAX is already available in selected parts of Johor Bahru and P1 will aggressively roll out their services to the rest of Johor throughout 2009 and 2010.
Areas in Johor covered by P1 W1MAX in today’s announcement include Johor Jaya, Taman Dato Onn Jaafar, Taman Desa Cemerlang, Tampoi, Taman Permas Jaya, Taman Pelangi, Taman Dato Onn, Taman Suria, Taman Perindustrian Plentong, Daiman 18 Golf Club, Taman Sentosa, Taman Desa Harmoni, Taman Pelangi Indah, Taman Maju Jaya, Tanjung Puteri, Persiaran Pantai, Taman Abad, Taman Redang, Taman Larkin, Taman Suria, Taman Desa Jaya, Kampung Mahmoddiah, Kampung Stulang Darat, Kampung Melayu Majidee, Pasir Gudang, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, Persiaran Molek Utama, Kawasan Perindustrian Pandan, Kawasan Perindustrian Tebrau Li, Taman Serene, Taman Date Penggawa Timur, Taman Perbadanan Islam and Kampung Ubi Kayu.
P1 will expand the coverage of P1 W1MAX to Skudai, Batu Pahat, Muar, Segamat and Kluang by the end of 2009, while Yong Peng will be covered by 2010.
P1 W1MAX is now available for subscription starting at RM89 monthly for the 1.2Mbps package and RM199 for the 2.4Mbps package. And, for a limited time only, the RM999 modem will be given out free for every new subscriber.
“With this announcement today, P1 is taking the next step in expanding its WiMAX network nationwide, and committing itself to the wireless broadband state of Johor,” CEO of P1, Michael Lai informed.
“We are committed to bring the benefits of WiMAX and broadband to the people, visitors and investors in Johor Bharu, as P1 has committed to cover at least 70% of the population here by the end of next year and 30% of Malaysian population by mid-2009,” Lai added.
P1’s deployments of the iconic Wireless@KL (May 2008) and Wireless@Sunway (July 2008) are key initiatives that will bridge the digital divide for Malaysians, in line with the Government’s objective of raising broadband penetration to 50% by 2010. P1 has also announced that it will deploy P1 W1MAX in Penang beginning December 2008.
P1’s CEO Michael Lai said, “Broadband shouldn’t remain a privilege, and we believe that all Malaysians have the right to broadband and the Internet as today, information is the currency of the world. We are very pleased to see that our dream of connecting all Malaysians to the Internet is starting to come to life, as P1 W1MAX is not just about access it is about touching hearts, enriching lives and connecting humanity. At the end of the day, technology is not special, but life is.”
About WiMAX
WiMAX is an abbreviation of Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access by the WiMAX Forum. It is a standard-based technology enabling delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and DSL. It is expected to enable quad play (voice, video, Internet and mobility).
WiMAX enables deliverables of bandwidth between two points or between a point to multipoint to customer. The usage of WiMAX requires certain bandwidth of spectrum to be allocated to the service provider, in accordance to the channeling plan approved and published by MCMC.
About Packet One (P1)
P1, one of the first WiMAX telcos in the world, bridges humanity and technology to enrich lives.
For more information on P1, visit http://www.P1.com.my.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
NAME : EVE SOH
EMAIL : eve.soh@packet-1.com
TEL.: +603 7450 8888 Ext 8706
CELLPHONE : +6012 2166443
DATE OF RELEASE : 28 NOVEMBER 2008
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House for Sale at Mutiara Rini, Skudai, Johor
Check out this house. It is a fully renovated single storey corner house at Mutiara Rini. It already has plaster ceiling, decorative lights and fans fixed. The kitchen cabinet are made from pure Nyatoh wood and the house has both dry and wet kitchen. It has total area of 3110 square feet. It is stragetically located as it is close to schools, shops and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).
The house has easy access to second link as well as multiple access to house from Jalan Skudai, Jalan Jb-Pontian and Jalan JB-Gelang Patah. It is just a 5 minutes drive to North South Highway and roughly 15 minutes to JB town center. It has quiet location and peaceful neighbourhood.
For further details, check out ThinkProperty.com. View to appreciate.
New Grand Paragon Hotel, Johor Bahru
New Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru is located close to Tebrau Highway, the main thoroughfare that connects the city with Singapore in the south and the North-South and Pasir Gudang highways further north. Situated just outside the heart of the city, Grand Paragon is approximately 5 minutes’ drive to the Causeway and an estimated 45 minutes’ drive to Changi and Senai airports.
Opening Promotion from RM170++ (60% OFF Published Rates)
• Breakfast for 2 persons
• Usage of swimming pool, gymnasium, male/ female steam bath
• Safe deposit box available
• Astro channels in all rooms
• Coffee & Tea making facilities
• 32/ 42 inch LCD TV
• Minibar
• Free WiFi
Term & Conditions
• Promotion from 11 to 30 November 2008
• Advance booking is required
• Subject to room availability
HOTEL GRAND PARAGON SDN BHD [MAP]
18, Jalan Harimau, Taman Century,
80250, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
Tel: +607-268 5222 Fax: +607-268 5222
Email : info@grandparagonhotel.com.my
http://grandparagonhotel.com.my
Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru
Looking for a hotel to stay in Johor Bahru? Try Hyatt Regency. It is strategically positioned in the heart of Johor Bahru and faced the sea. You can also see Singapore from the hotel.
Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru
Jalan Sungai Chat,
P.O. Box 222,
80720 Johor Bahru,
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Tel: 607-222 1234
Operating hours - 6am to midnight (daily). For complete information about the hotel, pay a visit at:
http://johorbahru.regency.hyatt.com/
Promoters Wanted for Event Roadshow - RM 70 x 4 days = RM280
Event Roadshow
Location: City Square Johor Bahru
Date: 20 - 23th November 2008 (Must work 4 days continuously)
Time: 9.30 am - 10.00 pm
Salary: RM70 per day
Job scope: Conduct survey and control the crowd. (Easy job)
5 people are needed. ( two or three friends work together is preferable)
Age: 17-25 years old (Form 5, Form 6, college or Uni)
Gender: Male/Female
Salary will be paid after a few weeks.
Those who are interested, please email your profile (Name, age, gender, contact number) and photo to jsnmeng8585@yahoo.com. I will email or contact you before 17th November.
I will provide more information to your mail.
Thank you.
For more info, refer asiaparttime.com
Setia Eco Garden
Setia Eco Garden is a new housing estate developed by SP Setia Berhad Group located at the heart of the “Wilayah Pembangunan Iskandar” region.
The Philosophies of Setia Eco Gardens
Following the success of the multiple award-winning Setia Eco Park and banking on our expertise in developing prominent eco-living townships, S P Setia now presents the Setia Eco Gardens in Johor Bahru, an eco-friendly township set within shades of greenery and placid waters to provide a desirable abode to experience an invigorating lifestyle and to nurture our children for the future.
The epitome of eco-living and future-nurturing
At Setia Eco Gardens, we believe in the very concept of living itself. Everything is simple yet sophisticated, and in this living haven you will find the very basics of appreciating the finer side of life and nurturing our future generation. Rediscover your inspirations from the fresh and clean air you breathe, lie on the lush garden and watch the stars glow amidst the nocturnal darkness with your loved ones or even let your child play with the plants and learn the wonders of nature. With Setia Eco Gardens, a new standard of sophisticated eco-living and the way our children will grow is born. It’s all about experiencing the complete eco-lifestyle and allowing our future generations learn under the most sophisticated, natural and refreshing environment.
Location
The Setia Eco Gardens Township enjoys easy connectivity to major destinations across and around Johor Bahru. With only a mere 15-minutes drive to Singapore via the 2nd link and within a short distance away from Bukit Indah, the Setia Eco Gardens promises a living so enchanting yet so convenient; so set-apart yet so easily accessible.
For futher info, check out their official site: http://www.spsetia.com.my/setia_eco_garden/index.htm
Visit SP Setia Berhad Site.